The U of M, Crookston Teambackers held their annual golf outing at the Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada, Minn. on Thursday, July 12. 70 golfers took place in the event which raised $2,500 for athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.

The winning team was from Homes HQ. Members were James Marcy, Matt Tharaldson, Cody Wittrock, Jason Miller and Kyle Newman. Flight two winners were from Valley Vision. Members were Dave Solseng, Kurt Muus, Don Miller, Mark Potucek and Jeff Peterson.

"The University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambackers would like to thank the Heart of the Valley Golf Course, tournament sponsor Ralph's Food Pride, club house sponsors KRJB Radio, the Norman County Index, BSN Sports, Legend Seed Company, the ADA VFW and Coldwell Banker First Realty-Dan Ness as well as all team sponsors and golfers for making the University of Minnesota, Crookston Teambacker/Heart of the Valley Golf Tournament a great event,” says Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell. “The tournament was a tremendous success. 70 golfers participated and $2,500 was raised for student-athlete scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. We truly appreciate the support from the community of Ada and surrounding areas.”

To become a Teambacker, contact Bill Tyrrell at 218-281-8436 or btyrrell@umn.edu.

The next Teambacker Golf Tournament will be Saturday, July 21. The Teambacker Golf Classic is held at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston, Minn. and will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. The entry fee is $95 and anyone interested can contact Bill Tyrrell.